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Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP · 1 month ago

U.S. Patent Attorney (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP is seeking a registered U.S. Patent Attorney with a strong technical background to join their growing intellectual property practice. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications and advising clients on patent strategy and intellectual property protection.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications involving advanced electrical engineering, computing, and related technologies

Advise clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, and intellectual property protection

Interpret and apply patent laws, regulations, and USPTO guidance

Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, invention disclosures, and prosecution matters

Participate in quality control, docket management, and other operational responsibilities

Perform additional duties as requested by firm partners

Qualification

U.S. Patent Attorney registrationPatent application prosecutionTechnical background in engineeringDrafting patent applicationsClient communicationLegal writingDeadline managementAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a closely related field

Registration to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney or patent agent

At least 3 years of private practice experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications

Experience drafting and/or prosecuting at least 50 U.S. patent applications in electrical engineering, computing, or related subject matter

Preferred

Preferred technical expertise includes experience with analog circuitry, digital logic, processor architectures, semiconductor design, power electronics, and embedded systems

Meticulous attention to detail

Outstanding legal writing and communication abilities

Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a distributed team

Able to manage deadlines and balance multiple client portfolios